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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1970
Page
4
The Bennington Banner operates daily except Sundays and holidays. It is published by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington Vermont 05201.
The piece argues Governor Rockefeller relies on wealth to shape political debate and favors amid campaigns. It contrasts his stance on campaign limits with Arthur Goldberg and notes Rockefeller’s heavy radio and TV funding. It claims wealth aids ambition and questions candor on access to high office.
Opinion column argues that fashion rules, driven by male designers and manufacturers, exploit women through miniskirt versus midiskirt debates. It suggests women's liberation could challenge industry dictates, noting uneven male influence in fashion and hints of rising resistance among the new generation.
In a letter to the Banner, Jean Peterson recalls the Oct. 15 nationwide moratorium and urges a renewed 12 day moratorium to mark the first anniversary. She argues for community participation through rituals discussions and debates as thousands are affected by the ongoing war and draft.
A reader letter argues dogs deserve tighter leash rules, contending current laws fail to curb dog litter and harassment. The writer cites elderly injury risk, property cleanup burdens, and calls for stricter enforcement and broader curbs on dogs in Bennington and similar communities.
Mrs Malvine Cole from Stratton writes to rebut Joe Jamele s article on Vermont racism. She cites positive interracial projects in Vermont such as Offski Theatre and a youth program, noting broad goodwill among many Vermonters and praising Governor Hoff s interracial initiatives while acknowledging a minority of bigots.
Donald L. Moffitt of Shaftsbury voices concern that the new board of directors lacks common sense and questions whether the board understands the wants and feelings of the voters who elected them.
A historic 1968 Banner headline recalls a Samoyed dog that bit two children and was ordered destroyed. The owner faced a public safety decision as authorities considered the animal’s fate amid community concern.
A reader argues in favor of leash laws for dogs. The letter from K Williams contends that female dogs in heat attract visiting males and should be kept on a run leash or kenneled to prevent roaming, asserting fairness of leash enforcement.
Vermont Sunday News editor William Loeb questions Sen. Winston Prouty’s health and vigor while endorsing him, contrasting with former Gov. Hoff. The piece urges Prouty to mount a vigorous campaign and defend himself against health-related insinuations, noting Hoff’s Vietnam stance and asking parties to present strongest candidates.
The piece argues that anarchy feels closer than it is as sensationalism dominates media. It urges readers to switch off violent broadcasts, step outside, and walk the block to regain perspective and calm.
A reflective homecoming column describes returning to Searsburg and enjoying a weekend with Roy and Libby Hipple near Rochester Vermont. The trip features back road explorations in Green Mountain National Forest, a Robert Frost Memorial Park picnic, a rainy Sunday with friends, and a humorous game of Jatzee. The narrator recounts sights from a hidden lake and a rescued cliff swallow, plus a hummingbird encounter and a warm note from Tucson joining distant friendships through letters and postcards.
The piece argues money alone does not improve schools, citing Coleman and Jencks studies and a wide push in Congress and HEW to use funding for equalization. It notes Head Start programs, four track districts, and vocational schools like Bell Vocational High as bright spots, while warning that equalization may undermine proven successful models. The author advocates evidence based funding and strong discipline before spending.
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